A traditional Durham pub with rooms surrounded by great golf – Seaton lane Inn is a perfect spot for golfers looking to explore Durham and beyond
County durham has a lot to offer travelling golfers. From the courses closest to the coastline – like Seaham, South Shields and Whitburn – to wonderful parkland layouts further inland, there’s a lot of golf packed into the county.
Major roads make travelling in Durham, and beyond to Northumberland and Teesside, really easy – and finding a welcoming inn in a great location sets you up to explore it all.
The Inn Collection Group’s Seaton Lane Inn combines a quiet setting in the village of Seaton with incredibly easy access to the A19. Sharpley Golf Course is just two minutes’ drive west, while Seaham Golf Club is less than 10 minutes east. You’ll find Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club less than five minutes away too, while the coastal courses of Whitburn and South Shields are within 20 minutes’ drive, and any Durham course can be reached incredibly easily.
For those combining their stay with other activities, The Seaton Lane Inn is a stone’s throw from the Durham Heritage Coast and the historic Durham City is just 20 minutes inland.
A charming village pub with rooms, the inn delivers everything you’d expect from The Inn Collection Group – with modern twin and double en-suite rooms providing plenty of space for golfers and their gear. There’s lots of free on-site parking too, with easy access to the bedrooms from the car park – a really helpful detail when you’re carrying a few bags back and forward.
A charming pub with lots of nooks and spaces to accommodate groups, whether large or small, golfers will welcome a high-quality breakfast menu served early in the morning before they head to the course. When you return in the evening, the seasonal menu is filled with hearty food. In autumn, this included steak and ale pie, a pheasant schnitzel burger, a venison and black bean burrito, and a generous mixed grill for those who’ve built up a big appetite out on the course.
The team is first-class here too – and they can help with everything from directions to advice on the best places to visit.
You’ll find 24 spacious en-suite rooms here – split over two floors, with free wi-fi and family rooms available.
For those heading onward from here, it’s easy to stick to the coast and you’ll reach the region’s top links courses, including Goswick in Northumberland and Seaton Carew in Teesside, in no time.
Dinner, bed and breakfast packages start from £99 per person. Golf Inn Getaways are also available for groups of four or more. To book your stay, visit www.inncollectiongroup.com/seaton-lane-inn
